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Hidden Airline Fees Cost the Equivalent of 12 Million Turkeys

Americans will pay the equivalent of 12 million turkeys in hidden airline fees while traveling over this Thanksgiving holiday, says the Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA), a non-profit organization promoting consumer interests on travel policy issues. The CTA just released an estimate showing the impact of these fees will be on travelers’ pocketbooks over the busy…

Survey Says London is Better than Paris

Do you believe that London is better than Paris? Following in the wake of London garnering the prestigious “World’s Best Destination” award at the 17th annual World Travel Awards gala held November 7, 2010, comes that official finding from a survey commissioned by the French themselves. As chronicled by BreakingTravelNews.com on November 19, French officials…

Top Ten Most Popular Cities for Holiday Travel

Yahoo!Travel just released its list of the Top Ten Most Popular Cities for Holiday Travel. They are: Austin, TX Orlando, FL Chicago, IL Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA New York, NY San Diego, CA Atlanta, GA Myrtle Beach, SC San Francisco, CA Many of these are great destinations for timeshare rental vacations. For example,…

An Interview with Randy Conrads – Part 2

In this second of our 2-Part series we continue excerpts of Perspective Magazine Editor Matt McDaniel’s interview with RedWeek co-founder Randy Conrads. When you started Redweek.com, what was the emphasis on?The idea was that people could get more for that asset that they owned if they themselves were to rent it out. And so our…

An Interview with Randy Conrads – Part 1

Perspective Magazine Editor Matt McDaniel is continuing his look at timeshare industry A-Listers, by talking with RedWeek’s own Randy Conrads. In a 2-Part series we are bringing you excerpts of McDaniel’s article and interview, which was published November 15, 2010. Randy Conrads is co-founder of RedWeek.com, an online marketplace connecting travelers to the timeshare community….

Controversy Surrounds Full Body Scans at the Airport

As you fly to your next timeshare vacation the odds of encountering the full body scanner at an airport security check has gone up drastically. And the controversy surrounding this latest security measure is reaching explosive proportions. A backlash among airline personnel and passengers is growing across the globe. A pilot of a regional airline…

Movie Magic in Hawaii

Now that you know about renting a timeshare, and how that is an affordable way for budget-minded travelers to take a dream vacation, you’ll be headed to Hawaii one of these days. From watching hula dancers to enjoying spectacular sunsets, from snorkeling to hiking around waterfalls, there are plenty of traditional ways to enjoy Hawaii….

New RedWeek Member Benefit Announced

Membership in RedWeek.com just got better. As if all of the other great membership benefits weren’t enough, now as a RedWeek.com member you can save an additional 1% off of a Lending Club loan. Do you love owning your timeshare, but got stuck with a high-interest timeshare loan? Maybe you have other debts that have…

Vacation Ownership Industry Sends 1,000 Veterans on Vacation

On this holiday honoring military veterans, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), announces its continued commitment to providing “Vacations for Vets,” an industry-wide program that supports wounded warriors returning from military combat by awarding them with much needed vacations to recover and reconnect with family and friends. “We have been supporting this program since 2005…